From Code to Cloud: Mongoose's Role in NXP Networking

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Imagine a smart device that you can configure, monitor, update and troubleshoot through a webpage accessed from your smartphone or computer. With Mongoose as the communication layer, smart devices such as thermostats, industrial sensors and medical equipment gain a compact, secure, embeddable networking stack that seamlessly links NXP based hardware to browsers and cloud services.

What is Mongoose?

Established in 2004 and part of Cesanta since 2013, Mongoose Web Server offers a versatile communication layer, empowering devices to interface seamlessly with web browsers and cloud platforms. Developers can leverage this platform’s capabilities to rapidly build secure web UIs, MQTT clients, TLS communications and conduct over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates—all vital in today’s connected landscape. As a production-grade, all‑in‑one embedded networking stack, Mongoose supports:

  • Secure embedded web UIs
  • HTTP, WebSocket, and MQTT
  • TLS with no external dependencies
  • Firmware OTA updates
  • A complete TCP/IP stack, drivers, and tools

Supporting CRA and Security Requirements

Security standards are integral to Cesanta’s Mongoose offering and non-negotiable for developers, especially with increasing regulatory pressure—especially around the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

To meet this demand, Mongoose’s repository runs continuous integration running through hundreds of unit tests built on every commit. Mongoose repository is also integrated into Google's OSS-Fuzz, which continuously scans for potential vulnerabilities. Additionally, Cesanta receives periodic vulnerability reports from independent security groups such as Cisco, Talos, Microsoft Security Response Center, MITRE Corporation, Compass Security and others.

With continuous integration testing, ongoing vulnerability assessments and rigorous adherence to industry best practices, Cesanta ensures that Mongoose meets modern compliance demands.

A Longstanding Collaboration with NXP

Cesanta’s collaboration with NXP began with the i.MX Applications Processors running embedded Linux that later expanded to the i.MX RT Crossover MCUs, enabling developers to benefit from features such as OTA firmware updates, TLS security and MQTT cloud connectivity.

Most recently, Cesanta added support for the MCX N MCUs with Ethernet and RW612 Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6 MCUs. Together, Cesanta and NXP provide a complete hardware-to-software solution for connected industrial, IoT, medical and consumer devices.

Getting Started with Mongoose and NXP

Mongoose runs on FreeRTOS, Linux, and bare metal while Cesanta provides a seamless developer experience with Mongoose Wizard. To get started with Mongoose on an NXP device:

  • Visit https://www.mongoose.ws
  • Launch the Mongoose Wizard
  • Select your NXP board, build system, and generate project
  • Build, flash, and view logs over the serial console

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Author

Kyle Dando

Kyle Dando

Development Systems Application Engineer, NXP Semiconductors

Kyle Dando is passionate about helping engineers learn how to use the tools required for their embedded designs. At NXP, Kyle is focused on improving the ways that enablement software is delivered. He is working with the wireless team to simplify how developers get started with NXP wireless microcontrollers. He holds Computer and Electrical Engineering degrees from Purdue University and Santa Clara University. His work experience includes hardware and software design, and teaching countless customer events on various embedded design tools.